Snapshot: Spacious, open-air restaurant bar isn't glitzy, but it feels authentic — with ceiling fans stirring the air and wooden barrels, the kind used to age tequila, serving as décor — even if it's just a few months old.

Who goes there: La Tequilera bills itself as a “real Mexican cantina,” likely a draw for some. But most of the patrons on a recent Tuesday, when happy hour runs all night, looked happy to have found a comfortable new spot to unwind after work or meet friends for a drink.

Fun and games: There are several flat-screen TVs, but socializing appears to be the favorite sport here. Live music Thursday-Saturday.

Behind the bar: Just guess. More than 100 kinds of tequila for shooting, sipping and mixing, including three ice-cold on tap by Tequila Cazadores, Herradura and Tres Generaciones. Shots range from about $7 to $10 for blanco and reposado; añejos run from about $9 to $99. Mixed drinks include margaritas, of course, but also tequila variants of popular cocktails such as martinis and cosmos.